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IBM – Vast New Opportunities; New Responsibilities

March 18, 2008

IBM donated $1.48 million to Purdue during the 2006-2007 academic year, continuing a long-lasting partnership that has helped Purdue along toward preeminence. IBM’s giving during 2006-2007 included support for diversity programming, a faculty award, and research projects in the computing field. In addition, IBM employees made gifts to Purdue that were matched three-to-one in equipment/services by IBM, for a total matching gift contribution of over $270,000.

IBM believes we live and work today on a global commons—of information, of commerce and of community. That commons has been created by three converging forces: the network revolution, the reality of globalization and the empowerment of diverse new stakeholders. And it offers new possibilities for shared decision-making, built upon trust and collaboration.

For IBM, these historic and disruptive shifts both require and enable nothing less than a new social and economic compact among individuals, organizations, and civil society. Indeed, they believe that triple benefit defines a corporation’s responsibilities in the 21st century:

For IBM, they aim to establish a stronger brand with longer-lasting shareholder value and become more attractive as a responsible company to clients, investors and to the public

For IBMers, they enable them to acquire new skills, transition to other careers, improve the communities where their children, families, and neighbors live, and take personal control of their own destiny
For communities and society at large, they bring their talent and technology to bear on tackling large, difficult societal problems

Purdue University is very thankful to IBM and all their employees around the world for developing and supporting this vision of Corporate Citizenship. We look forward to working together to improve Access & Success for young people.

To learn more about IBM Corporate Citizenship, go to: http://www.ibm.com/
ibm/ibmgives/

Delphi – Building Foundations of Excellence

March 17, 2008

During the past academic year, Delphi committed their financial support to Purdue University and to the University’s headlong pursuit of excellence. Delphi donations to Purdue totaled $25,000 in 2007-2008 and included diversity programming and scholarships.

We are very thankful to Delphi and their employees for their support over the years and are fortunate to count Delphi among our key corporate partners.

To learn more about Delphi Social Responsibility, go to: http://delphi.com/about/social/

Caterpillar –
Today’s Work.
Tomorrow’s World.™

Engineering Programs in Community Service (EPICS) is pleased to partner with Caterpillar employee Bill Denner (far left, front row), who serves as advisor to the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) team. This partnership provides students with access to an industry expert and creates new learning opportunities.

February 7, 2008

During the past academic year, Caterpillar Inc. committed vital financial support to Purdue University and to the University’s headlong pursuit of excellence. Caterpillar donations to Purdue totaled nearly $1 million dollars in 2006-2007 and included $800,000 to help build the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering; over $100,000 to fund high quality student projects, diversity programming, and scholarships; and over $45,000 in employee matching gifts.

For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world’s infrastructure and, in partnership with Cat® dealers, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. The Caterpillar Foundation serves as the company’s primary conduit for charitable contributions, improving quality of life and the environment around the world.

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. The company is a technology leader in construction, transportation, mining, forestry, energy, electric power generation, logistics, and financing.

Caterpillar is known around the world as an industry leader. They are also committed to taking leadership in the communities where they live and work. Since its inception in 1952, the Caterpillar Foundation has helped the company maintain its legacy of good citizenship with contributions totaling more than $300 million. Thanks to the relationships they’ve built and the resources they provide, the Caterpillar Foundation continues to make investing in Caterpillar communities its primary focus.

Caterpillar is justifiably proud that their community leadership and involvement continues to be such an integral part of their corporate culture. In 2006, they contributed nearly $31 million to approximately 1,500 worthy causes around the world. The Caterpillar Foundation funds help to enhance educational programs, support health needs, sustain historic landmarks, expand libraries, preserve environments, and promote culture.

Purdue University is extremely grateful to Caterpillar and the Caterpillar Foundation for all of their support over the years. We are truly fortunate to count Caterpillar among our key corporate partners.

To learn more about Caterpillar Corporate Responsibility, go to:
http://www.cat.
com/cda/layout?m=
38044&x=7

Rolls-Royce Becomes Book Buddies with Science Bound Students

November 27, 2007

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Science Bound students at Purdue University will have support in paying for textbooks, thanks to a $100,000 endowment from Rolls-Royce Corp.

The Science Bound Book Fund was announced Tuesday (Nov. 27) during a luncheon in honor of Purdue President Emeritus Martin C. Jischke. The luncheon took place in the Rolls-Royce/UAW Training Center Auditorium, 2605 West Raymond St., Indianapolis.

"During his tenure, Martin Jischke shared many of the same goals and objectives with Rolls-Royce when it came to developing a highly skilled work force to support Indiana industries," said Al Novick, Rolls-Royce vice president of marketing intelligence. "President Jischke has been a driver in making this program successful, and endowing this fund in his honor is a natural fit. It is also a sign of appreciation for all the many links that exist between Rolls-Royce and Purdue University, and the role that President Jischke played in strengthening those links."

The gift will be matched by Rolls-Royce employee contributions. Science Bound staff will select which students will receive textbook assistance based on need and academic performance.

Enabling People and Businesses throughout the World to Realize their Full Potential

November 16, 2007

Purdue research, academic, computer security, and community service programs benefitted from Microsoft’s strong support in 2006-2007. During that year, the software company provided gifts to Purdue that exceeded $250,000. Microsoft and their employees contributed an additional $9,600 through the matching gift program.

Microsoft is committed to being a responsible industry partner by working with businesses, communities, and governments to help advance social and economic well-being and to enable people around the world to realize their full potential. Microsoft's commitment and responsibilities as a global corporate citizen are grounded in their company mission and values, manifested through their business practices and operations, and carried out by thousands of Microsoft employees and suppliers worldwide.

The Microsoft Global Citizenship Initiative is organized around three themes, or strategic concepts, which form the foundation of citizenship activities worldwide: Responsible Business Practices, Security and Internet Safety, and Building a Knowledge Economy. Each of these themes is fundamental to Microsoft’s business. Their Global Citizenship Initiative is organized this way to help ensure business strategies fully support the commitment to corporate governance, business ethics, and global citizenship.

Purdue University thanks Microsoft for their ongoing commitment to higher education and to Purdue. We appreciate their support and are pleased to count them as one of our key corporate partners.

To learn more about Microsoft Global Citizenship, go to http://www.microsoft. com/about/corporate citizenship/
citizenship/default.mspx

ExxonMobil – Taking on the World’s Toughest
Energy Challenges™

November 16, 2007

As one of our key corporate partners, ExxonMobil supported Purdue academic, scholarship, research, and diversity programming in the amount of $188,000 for the 2006-2007 academic year. In addition, ExxonMobil and its employees contributed over $400,000 through the matching gift program. ExxonMobil matches employee donations at the astounding rate of 3-to-1!

Throughout their 125-year history, ExxonMobil has had a tradition of contributing to the communities and economies where they operate.

ExxonMobil is committed to creating a positive and lasting social impact by developing successful partnerships built on mutual trust and respect. Ultimately, raising the standard of living and the stability of the local communities, promotes their long-term success.

In addition to producing a 'science savvy citizenry', ExxonMobil recognizes the urgent need to produce more students—particularly minorities and women—graduating with math- and science-related degrees. They remain committed to supporting and actively participating in programs that encourage students to seek out career opportunities in these fields.

ExxonMobil provides funds to selected organizations that seek to improve the career opportunities of women and minorities, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For example, ExxonMobil contributes to Society of Women Engineers programs that strive to attract women to engineering and technical professions. Other organizations funded by ExxonMobil include the United Negro College Fund, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards, and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Purdue University is very appreciative, not just for the support from ExxonMobil for the 2006-2007 Academic Year, but also for their sustained partnership over the years.

To learn more about ExxonMobil Corporate Citizenship, go to:
http://www.exxonmobil.com/
Corporate/community _ccr.aspx

Commited to Sound Citizenship and Strong Performance

October 11, 2007

During academic year 2006-2007, General Motors supported Purdue by donating over $200,000 to support academics and to fund critical Access and Success programs that enhanced Purdue’s ability to recruit and retain students from underprivileged and/or underrepresented groups.

As testament to the strong and lasting relationship GM and Purdue share, representatives from Purdue recently presented a check to Purdue University for their 2007-2008 financial support of programming (see photo below).

General Motors is committed to sound corporate citizenship in all aspects of their business. Above all, GM knows that maintaining a strong company will help ensure continued commitment to the communities in which they live and work, and to the social interests identified as important to their business and our stakeholders.

In the energy and environment arena, GM believes it is highly unlikely that oil alone will supply all of the world’s rapidly growing automotive energy requirements; they know there is no single solution that will offer sustainable transportation; and they are concerned about the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In GM’s view, the key to addressing these concerns is energy diversity. As part of the solution, they’re dramatically intensifying efforts to displace petroleum-based fuels – by building a lot more vehicles that run on alternatives, such as E85 ethanol, and by significantly expanding and accelerating the commitment to electrically driven vehicles, such as hybrids; advanced “plug-in” hybrids; extended range electric vehicles, like the Chevy Volt concept; and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, like the drivable Chevy Sequel.

GM’s corporate responsibilities extend to other areas as well, including safety and diversity. GM strives to make each new model safer than the one it replaces. They are a leader in global research, engineering, and innovation to improve road safety and reduce injuries and fatalities. The application of technologies such as OnStar and StabiliTrak® to the entire North American vehicle line by 2010 is an example of our safety strategy in action.

They also have a commitment to keeping employees safe on the job. GM’s Global Safety team facilitates the sharing and implementation of best practices that have proven successful in other parts of the company. The result is that their plants are among the safest in the industry.

Finally, GM employs one of the most diverse work forces in the global business community – 284,000 people around the world – and they are committed to promoting diversity within the ranks. They believe the diversity of their workforce helps them design, build, and market vehicles that best meet the needs of diverse consumers.

To learn more about GM Corporate Responsibility, go to:
http://www.gm.com
/corporate/responsi
bility/reports/06/

Caption: On September 17, 2007, General Motors presented a check in the amount of $180,000 to fund academics and Access & Success programs at Purdue University. From left, William Muzzillo, General Motors Area Manager; Dennis Depew, Dean of the College of Technology; John Zinser, General Motors Chief Engineer & Program Manager RWD Transmissions; and Pam Ritter, Senior Director for Purdue Corporate Relations.

Ford Motor Company - For a More Sustainable Future

September 13, 2007

Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund continued their outstanding support to Purdue last year, by donating over $400,000 during the 2006-2007 academic year. Included, was $270,000 for research and teaching support at Purdue and over $130,000 to fund critical Access and Success programs, that enhanced our ability to recruit and retain students from underprivileged and/or underrepresented groups.

The Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund) is a not-for-profit corporation organized in 1949. Made possible by Ford Motor Company profits, the Ford Fund supports initiatives and institutions that enhance and improve opportunities for those who live in the communities where Ford Motor Company operates. The Ford Fund supports not-for-profit organizations in three major areas: education, auto-related safety education and community development.

Ford Motor Company began a manufacturing revolution with its mass production assembly lines in the early 1900s. Now the company is firmly entrenched as one of the world's largest makers of cars and trucks. They make vehicles with such brands as Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury. Among its biggest successes are the redesigned Ford Mustang and F-Series pickup. Ford owns a controlling stake in Mazda and also controls the Land Rover, Jaguar, and Volvo nameplates. The finance subsidiary Ford Motor Credit is one of the world’s largest automotive finance companies.

The Ford Fund remains committed to playing an active role in the community. They continue to focus on education as their number-one priority, creating and implementing innovative new programs that cultivate the skills needed to create tomorrow's innovations. Everyone at Ford considers corporate responsibility a key part of the business. In the words of Ford executive chairman William Clay Ford Jr., "I want us to be the company that makes a difference in people's lives—one that inspires its employees, delights its customers, rewards its shareholders and makes the world a better place."

Purdue University is very grateful to Ford Motor Company for their good works, goodwill, and for making a difference.

To learn more about Ford Motor Company Corporate Citizenship:
http://www.ford.com/our-values/ford-fund-community-service

science bound

Science Bound students participate in the Science Explorers Program, a two-day workshop for eighth graders. The students get to spend two days and one night on the Purdue University campus.

John Deere and Purdue - Achieving Performance that Endures

August 14, 2007

John Deere and Company donated over $125,000 during the 2006-2007 Academic Year to fund high-quality, high-impact projects and programs at Purdue University. Specifically, Deere generously provided support to the Center of Career Opportunities and in the Colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, and Technology. They stepped up to several challenges which immeasurably improved Purdue's ability to recruit and retain more (and more diverse) students and to provide students with exceptional opportunities to learn and grow.

In addition, Deere very generously donated a 250-horsepower, model 8430 tractor and a 182-horsepower, model 4990 Windrower. These contributions served to boost teaching and research by facilitating hands-on experience and experimentation by students.

Deere Company, founded in 1837 (collectively called John Deere), has grown from a one-man blacksmith shop into a corporation that today does business around the world and employs approximately 47,000 people. John Deere consists of three equipment operations (agricultural, commercial & consumer, and construction & forestry), credit operations, and three support operations (parts, power systems and technology services). It is one of the oldest industrial companies in the United States, and in 2007 was included in CRO magazine's list of "100 Best Corporate Citizens." In a June 2002 national survey, Crain's Chicago Business ranked Deere & Company as the most-trusted Illinois Company. In the same survey, John Deere also received the top ranking for product quality.

John Deere manufactures, distributes, and finances a full line of equipment for use in agriculture, construction, forestry, and lawn and grounds care; manufactures engines and other power train components for John Deere equipment and other manufacturers; and provides credit and other services to customers around the world.

The company is guided today, as it has been for more than 170 years, by core values that were exhibited by its founder and have been long adopted by their employees: integrity, quality, commitment, and innovation. These values are demonstrated daily, not only in the company's business dealings, but also in the many ways it contributes to communities and causes around the world where John Deere employees and their families live and work. Throughout the world, the company provides contributions—both monetary and donations in kind—which strengthen communities.

Purdue University would like to thank John Deere for their leadership, support, and for delivering “performance that endures.”

Click to learn more about Deere Global Citizenship.

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